Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Uses of metals

Uses of metals — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Which metal is the best choice for the base of a pan used for cooking food? Use information in the table to give reasons for your answer.

(a(ii))[2]

Which two metals in the table are transition elements? Use information in the table to give reasons for your answer.

(a(iii))[2]

Which metal in the table is most likely to be used in an alloy for aircraft bodies? Use information in the table to give reasons for your answer.

(b)[2]

Use the information in the table to order these metals by their reactivity with hydrochloric acid.

(c)[4]

Describe how you could prepare a pure dry sample of cobalt(II) sulfate crystals from dilute sulfuric acid and cobalt(II) carbonate.

(d(i))[1]

Complete the equation for this reaction by inserting the symbol for a reversible reaction in the box.

(d(ii))[2]

Suggest how you could use this reaction to test for the presence of water.

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